The Gracious Two - LIVE Show 054 - Joe Scrocca Jr.

Quick Recap:

The Gracious Two, Chad Gracey and John Rotolo covered various topics, including discussions on political events, social issues, and personal experiences. The Gracious Two shared their views on democracy, the constitution, and the influence of political candidates, while also exploring the journey of a comedian named Joe Scrocca Jr. and the potential of some cryptocurrencies. The podcast touched on broader themes such as free speech, media influence and the changing perceptions of language in society.

Trump, Biden, and Joe Scrocca Jr. - Debate and Policies:

The Gracious Two discussed their excitement about the upcoming debate between Trump and Biden. They also talked about a comedian from New Jersey, Joe Scrocca Jr., who has recently started gaining traction in his comedy career. John mentioned a 20-point platform released by Trump, which includes points such as sealing the border, ending inflation and turning the United States back into a manufacturing superpower. Chad expressed his surprise at the New York Times' article questioning the constitution's impact on society. They also discussed the lack of interviews from Kamala Harris, suggesting that she is not doing enough to promote her policies.

Joe's Journey Into Stand-Up Comedy and Relationships:

John and Chad introduced Joe Scrocca Jr, a New Jersey comedian who started his comedy career at the age of 62. Joe shared his journey into stand-up comedy, starting with an open mic at a biker bar and recounted his experiences with past relationships and his current relationship with a woman he met online. The gracious Two responded with shock and amusement to Joe's stories. The podcast also included light-hearted jokes about relationships and mishaps. John facilitated the discussion, asking questions about their experiences and feelings towards relationships. Joe shared his journey into stand-up comedy, starting with watching HBO and comedy specials as a kid and later attending comedy clubs. He mentioned that he never considered doing comedy himself until a year ago when he decided to try an open mic night in Wildwood. After impressing the owner with his 5-minute set, Joe continued to perform and eventually started getting paid gigs. He has since opened for several notable comedians and even landed a role in a movie. The Gracious Two congratulated Joe on his success in the comedy world. Joe also shared some personal anecdotes from his life, including a time when he had to take his ex-wife to the gynecologist and a childhood incident where his mother thought he didn't know his name.

Joe's Journey in Comedy and Networking Strategies:

Joe shared his journey in comedy and his perspective on success, emphasizing the importance of networking and having a professional online presence. He also discussed his experience of having a side hustle. The guys discussed the challenges faced by younger comedians and compared their own late starts to that of comedian Rodney Dangerfield. Joe shared his journey into stand-up comedy, starting at the age of 60 and his progress over the past year. The guys also discussed Joe's upcoming gigs, his strategy for networking and booking shows, and his experiences with dating sites. The Gracious Two expressed admiration for Joe's adaptability to the technological era and his ability to turn his experiences into comedy material.

Elon Musk's Influence on Twitter and Iran Funding:

The Gracious Two discussed the influence of Elon Musk on Twitter, with Robert Hayes ( Bobbay )expressing concern about the platform becoming a pro-Trump, pro-authoritarian disinformation machine. Chad defended Musk's stance on free speech, arguing that people should not be offended by differing opinions. The conversation then shifted to a 1987 interview with Donald Trump, where he criticized the United States' defense spending on countries like Japan and Saudi Arabia. The podcast also discussed the Biden administration's handling of funds for Iran and the potential consequences of this action. The conversation ended with a discussion on the potential scenarios of Iran's actions, all of which were deemed negative.

Cryptocurrency Discussion and Potential TGT Meme Coin:

Robert Hayes discussed the potential of Casper, a cryptocurrency that he believes can solve the problems of scaling, transfer time, and fees faced by Bitcoin. He mentioned that Kaspa allows for the transfer of a million dollars in three seconds to anywhere in the world for a minimal fee. The podcast also discussed the traceability of cryptocurrencies, with JRo mentioning that Bitcoin can be traced back to a wallet, but not to an individual. Robert clarified that Monero is the only cryptocurrency that remains truly untraceable. The podcast also discussed the possibility of creating a meme coin on Kaspa, with John suggesting they could make a "Gracious Two" coin. The podcast then shifted to politics, with Bobbay and JRo discussing a potential vice presidential ticket involving RFK Jr. and Trump. The conversation ended with The Gracious Two agreeing to discuss more on a future Instagram Only LIVE show that the audience can participate in.

Joe's Website: www.scroccaentertainmentgroup.com

Joe's Social Media:
joescroccacomedy

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